Teacher laptops, LCD projectors, document cameras, and thousands of Web2.0 tools provide the groundwork for 21st century teaching and learning. Make sure your staff is ready to prepared and excited to embrace toward 21st century teaching and learning!
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30 minutes
21st Century Student Projects
From ECE through 12th grade, see what DPS students are publishing across the content areas.
30 minutes
21st Century Classroom Web2.0 Tools
A look at 25 Web2.0 tools that every teacher should know about and be able to use in the classroom (all free, all easy to use, all collaborative)
30 minutes
Safari Montage
Every teacher needs to be well versed on the content and use of the district-provided streaming video.
30 minutes
Research and Writing
Learn how to redesign your traditional research project using DPS databases and online resources resulting in a technology-driven published product to engage students in a deeper level of writing.
30 minutes
ELA Tech To the Rescue!
Let’s examine the resources, tools and techniques available to strengthen ELA instruction.
1 hour + 1 hour follow-up
Teacher Websites
Providing information, videos, podcasts, homework, and resources is a critical component in keeping students informed and parents engaged. Walk away from this training with a fully created website.
15 minutes
What’s the Matter With Kids’ Brains Today (how our students brains process differently and why every teacher needs to know)
Based on Ian Jukes presentation and research, here’s the essence of how our students are altering their brains and how it impacts our teaching
10 minutes
Let’s Watch TV!
Fabulous sources of free video on the web (including 25 top YouTube sites for teachers)
20 minutes
Give Me That Ol’ Time Radio
Podcasts to subscribe and listen to as a class (content specific). Imagine hearing the latest in your classroom from Science Fridays!)
30 minutes
Lights, Camera…no, Document Camera!
Learn the fundamentals of effective use of this wonderful tool in a K-12 classroom.
30 minutes
I Have A Mimio…Now What?
Learn the fundamentals of effective use of this wonderful tool in a K-12 classroom.
2 hour hands-on
I Don’t Want To Be A Luddite Anymore...How Do I Change?
Come learn how to learn…technology. If Einstein was a lab gopher at one time, you can become a proficient user of technology. Here’s how to do it!
1 hour presentation or 2 hour hands-on
The Web2.0 Classroom
Learn what Web2.0 tools are, how to find them, use them and create 21st century assignments!
early release / in-service days (90-minutes each)
Teacher Choice!
Let’s set-up a short series of trainings ON-SITE to provide your staff with technology training geared at their needs and desires.
Teacher laptops, LCD projectors, document cameras, and thousands of Web2.0 tools provide the groundwork for 21st century teaching and learning. Make sure your staff is ready to prepared and excited to embrace toward 21st century teaching and learning!
1 hour follow-up
hands-on
or
2 hour hands-on